12 2 STA T .5 2 79PROCL A M AT I O N8 22 6— MAR. 1 4, 2 0 08 me m b e rth e wo me n o f the U n i te dS t a te sA rmed F or c es who are ser v in g o u r countr y with honor and distinction across the wor l d .T his month , we honor the e x traordinary women of our N ation ’ s p ast and recogni z e the countless women who are demonstrating leadership in every aspect of American life. N OW ,T HER EFORE, I , G EORGE W. B USH, P resident of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the C on - stitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim M arch 20 0 8 as Women’s History Month. I call upon all our citizens to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that honor the history, accomplishments, and contributions of American women. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of March, in the year of our L ord two thousand eight, and of the Inde- pendence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty- second. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclam a ti o n82 2 6 o fM arc h14, 2 0 08 Nation a lP oi s onP rev ention W ee k,20 0 8BythePr e sid e n t of the U nited S t a tes of Am eri c a A Proc l amation Since 196 2, National Poison Prevention Wee k has helped to raise awareness about the dangers of potentially poisonous medicines and household chemicals. D uring this week, we underscore our commit- ment to protect our fellow citizens from accidental poisonings and to educate families about the preventive steps that can be taken to ensure the safety of our young people. More than 2 million poisonings are reported each year across the coun- try. In order to help prevent these poisonings, parents should place household chemicals out of the reach of children, keep items in their original containers, and read the labels and dosages on all products thoroughly before use. Installing carbon monoxide alarms in homes to help monitor air q uality can also save lives. To learn more about the ways to keep children safe and help prevent poisonings, I encourage all Americans to visit the Poison Prevention Week Council website at poisonprevention.org. In case of an emer- gency, individuals can contact the nearest Poison Control Center 2 4 hours a day, 7 daysaweekat1 – 800–222–1222. By taking precautions, properly supervising children, and knowing what to do in an emer- gency, we can protect the health and well-being of more Americans. To encourage Americans to learn more about the dangers of accidental poisonings and to take appropriate preventive measures, the Congress, by j oint resolution approved September 26, 1961, as amended ( 7 5 Stat. 681 ) , has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclama- tion designating the third week of March each year as ‘ ‘National Poison Prevention Week.’’
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